A resolution
recognizing and honoring the members of the First Baptist Church Joelton celebrating
90 years of Ministry.

WHEREAS, in 2005
the congregation of First Baptist Church Joelton in Joelton, Tennessee will
celebrate the church's 90th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, organized
and founded in 1915, by George Milliken, the First Baptist Church Joelton congregation,
consisted of twenty-three members; and

WHEREAS, the church
has been blessed with many fine religious leaders; and

WHEREAS, today
under Senior Pastor David Royalty's spiritual leadership, understanding guidance,
and strong faith to many individuals has brought a tremendous source of inspiration
in watching his congregation grow; and

WHEREAS, throughout
its proud history, First Baptist Church Joelton has provided outstanding spiritual
leadership and moral guidance to the members of its congregation; the church
stands today as a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its members, past
and present, who have devoted their time, energy, and resources to ensure its
continued existence as a house of God; and

WHEREAS, it is
fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Senior Pastor David
Royalty and the congregants of First Baptist Church Joelton on the occasion
of the 90th anniversary of this fine church and commend them for celebrating
the church's dynamic history of the past, challenges in the present and claiming
the future.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND
DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The
Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing and honoring the members
of the First Baptist Church Joelton celebrating 90 years of Ministry.

Section 2. The
Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution
to be presented to Senior Pastor David Royalty on behalf of the congregation
of First Baptist Church Joelton.

Section 3. This
Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.